Life undocumented : Latinx youth navigating place and belonging / Edelina M. Burciaga.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burciaga, Edelina M., 1977- Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children of noncitizens--California--Social conditions.

Children of noncitizens.

Children of noncitizens--Georgia--Social conditions.

Children of noncitizens--Education--California.

Children of noncitizens--Education--Georgia.

Latin Americans--United States--Social conditions.

Latin Americans.

Noncitizens--United States--Social conditions.

Noncitizens.

Illegal immigration--United States.

Illegal immigration.

Physical Description:

x, 175 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Tucson : The University of Arizona Press, 2025.

Summary:

"Life Undocumented captures the compelling stories of Latinx undocumented young adults growing up and living in two distinct socio-political contexts: California, which provides legal pathways into higher education for undocumented youth, and Georgia, which does not. It examines the intersection of federal, state, and local laws, revealing the emotional and social mobility challenges faced by these individuals in navigating adulthood"-- Provided by publisher.

"The book is about how undocumented young adults in these two contexts navigate the pathway to and through adulthood, and the powerful role state laws and policies play in shaping their prospects for social mobility and their sense of belonging. Edelina M. Burciaga examines how state laws and policies in California and Georgia shape the pathways to adulthood for these individuals. California, with its supportive legal frameworks, contrasts sharply with Georgia’s restrictive environment, highlighting the significant impact of state-level immigration policies. The book highlights the complexities and contradictions that emerge from these distinct legal ecologies, which include the intersections of federal, state, local, familial, and individual dynamics, and shape the daily lives and future orientations of undocumented young adults. This book underscores the resilience and agency of undocumented youth as they confront and resist the structural constraints imposed by immigration laws, offering a vivid portrayal of their emotional and social journeys." -- Adapted from publisher's description.

Contents:

Introduction

The Legal Ecologies of Latinx Undocumented Young Adults

Growing Up Undocumented in Shifting Legal Contexts

Pathways to College in New and Old Destinations

Citizenship, Belonging and Identity in New and Old Destinations

The Immigrant Bargain Extended: Undocumented Youth Activism.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Burciaga, Edelina M., 1977- Life undocumented

ISBN:

9780816553044

0816553041

9780816553037

0816553033

OCLC:

1514648389